Maxine Clark joins the Who's Who in St. Lou Show to talk about anumber of interesting topics.

We talk about what led her to St. Louis years ago, what was itabout the area the kept her here when she could have moved anywherebecause of her job in retail. Then of course we discus how thewonderful Build-A-Bear Workshop came to be along with how theBuild-A-Bear name was chosen.

Maxine also goes on to talk about how the company was able tocontinue growing without being hit nearly as hard during the 2008recession as many other companies were.

Then there is also the wonderful Clark Fox FamilyFoundation that she started with her husband over 10 years agothat takes up most of her time these days when she is not workingwith other local entrepreneurs to help them on their paths to besuccessful.

Also, if you are the parent of young children, make sure tovisit Blueprint4SummerSTL to get them involved in summercamps in the St. Louis area.

Maxine Clark shares quite a few great pieces of advice forpeople looking to create their own business, or see a business ideaand figure out how to take it to a whole other level. Make sure toconnect with her after this episode if you have a question you feelshe may be able to help you out with.

 

Connect with Maxine Clark via email at: [email protected]

 

 

 

Guest Faves of St.Louis

• Favorite St. Louis attraction - St. Louis Zoo,MissouriHistory Museum

• Favorite restaurant - The Crossing in Clayton, Scape in the CentralWest End, Colleen's Cookies in Clayton

• Favorite thing about St. Louis - Easy to get involved and makea difference along with the diversity of living styles

• What would you like to see St. Louis change? - Neighborhoods tobe more diverse and integrated

• Specifically for the out of town listener - The excitement ofthe entrepreneurship segment in St. Louis

 

 

St. Louis funfact

Did you know that King Louis the Ninth of France, whom the cityof St. Louis is named after was born on April 25, 1214? Best knownfor his involvement in 8 crusades, he passed away during his 8th onAugust 25, 1270.

 

 

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